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Write the uses of actinides.

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The most useful actinides in the actinide series are thorium, uranium and plutonium.Thorium is used in the atomic reactors and in the treatment of cancer.Uranium is used as nuclear fuel machines.T he salts of actinides are used in the glass industry for imparting green colour, ceramic industry, textile industry and in medicines too.

Plutonium is also used as nuclear fuel and for making atomic bombs.


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